Genesis Study Bible

The 14th volume in the popular Bible study series is designed to facilitate individual and group study, with its large format featuring large text size and additional margin space for personal annotations. The book is based on the Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition and leads readers through a penetrating study of the Book of Genesis using the biblical text itself and the Church's own guidelines for understanding the Bible.

Ample notes accompany each page, providing fresh insights and commentary by renowned Bible scholars Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, as well as time-tested interpretations from the Fathers of the Church. These notes provide rich historical, cultural, geographical or theological information pertinent to the Old Testament book, bridging the distance between the biblical world and our own. The Ignatius Study Bible also includes Topical Essays, Word Studies and Charts. The Topical Essays explore the major themes of Genesis, often relating them to the teachings of the Church. The Word Studies explain the background to important Bible terms, while the Charts summarize crucial biblical information "at a glance".

In addition, each page includes an easy-to-use Cross-Reference Section and Study Questions are provided for each chapter, deepening the personal study of God's Word. An introductory essay covering questions of authorship, date, destination, structure and themes is included, as well as an outline of Genesis and several maps. This comprehensive study guide is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Book of Genesis.

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